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    • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    • 11:00 - 11:30
    • TVF&R Station 56 & South Operating Center, 8445 SW Elligsen Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
    Register


    Please join us for our monthly board meeting at
    Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue in Wilsonville

    Link to meeting Notes 

    Date, Time and Location change!

    TVF&R Station 56 & South Operating Center
    8445 SW Elligsen Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
    November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

    Tentative Agenda items

    • Financial Report - Gary Youngberg
    • NW Fire & Security Expo 2027

    Date: May 19, 2027 (Date change!!)

    Location: Double Tree

    Kick-off meeting with ASIS report from October 16

    • Fall Training with Joseph Cervantes

    Report from last week

    • Member meeting and training November 10, after this meeting
    • Membership Approval

     

    Please use the registration option through this invite if you are attending or not.

    Thank you and I hope to see you there!

    Gert Zoutendijk

    • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    • 11:30 - 13:00
    • TVF&R Station 56 & South Operating Center, 8445 SW Elligsen Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
    Register

    Join us on November 10, 2026 starting at 11:30 AM for our member meeting and training held at TVF&R Station 56 and South Operating Center, 8445 SW Elligsen Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070.

    We will be holding our monthly board meeting before the meeting.

    Make sure and register through the website so we can get an accurate count for lunch. As a reminder, we now have a membership fee that covers the meeting lunches and discounted training cost for the fall trainings.

    If you are bringing a guest, please register them as well. 

    Fall Training – November 3–5

    Registration is still open for our three-day Fall Training with Joseph Cervantes at Clackamas Community College in Wilsonville. Each day offers a different course, with ICC continuing education credits and lunch included. Visit our website for course details and registration.

    Training Presentation

    NFPA 72 Update: 2025 and 2022 Editions

    Presented by Greg Rogers, NFPA

    Join us for an overview of the significant changes to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, in the 2022 and 2025 editions. This presentation will highlight important updates and their practical impact on fire alarm system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.

    Topics include:

    • New cybersecurity requirements for fire alarm systems

    • Changes to smoke detection, notification, and signaling

    • Updated battery and power supply requirements

    • Fuel gas and carbon monoxide detection updates

    • New requirements for auxiliary service providers

    • Understanding and applying the latest code revisions

    This presentation is intended for fire alarm professionals, contractors, designers, inspectors, AHJs, and others involved in fire protection and life safety.

    About the Presenter – Greg Rogers

    Greg Rogers is a retired Deputy Fire Chief and current Regional Director for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). His career spans more than 30 years in the fire service, including leadership positions with South Kitsap Fire and Rescue and Spokane Valley Fire Department in Washington.

    Greg has developed and delivered training nationwide on fire codes, inspections, investigations, and community risk reduction. He has held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of the IAFC Fire and Life Safety Section, Commissioner with the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and President of the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals. His work in fire and life safety has also received international recognition.

    Thank you and I hope to see you there!

    Gert Zoutendijk, President

    • Wednesday, May 19, 2027
    • 08:00 - 17:00
    • 1000 NE Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
    Registration is closed

    2027 Northwest Fire and Security Expo

    EXHIBIT. SPONSOR. CONNECT.

    18th Annual Northwest Fire & Security Expo

    Wednesday, May 19, 2027  |  DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

    NWAFAA and ASIS International Columbia River Chapter invite fire alarm and security professionals, AHJs, engineers, contractors, integrators, and industry leaders to connect at the 18th Annual Northwest Fire & Security Expo.

    EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR REGISTRATION

    Opens December 1, 2026

    Select your exhibitor or sponsorship option from the REGISTRATION list on this page. Booth space starts at $825.

    EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

    Standard Exhibitor Space — $825

    Put your products and services in front of fire alarm and security professionals, AHJs, engineers, contractors, integrators, and facility managers from across the Pacific Northwest.

    Includes one 6-foot skirted table, two chairs, and electrical power.

    Premium Exhibit Spaces: Select locations may accommodate larger displays and additional tables. Additional booth fees apply; contact NWAFAA before registering to discuss availability.

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    SPONSORSHIPS WITH BOOTH

    All five options include an exhibitor booth.

    Expo Sponsor — $1,500
    Event-wide logo recognition on Expo signage and promotional materials, plus acknowledgment during the program.

    After-Hours Networking — $2,500
    Exclusive networking event sponsorship with bar-area signage and recognition in event materials.

    Expo Lunch — $2,500
    Exclusive luncheon sponsorship with prominent lunch-area signage and program recognition.

    Fire Alarm Education Partner — $2,000
    Exclusive Fire Alarm track sponsorship, with training-room signage and recognition before sessions.

    Security Education Partner — $2,000
    Exclusive Security track sponsorship, with training-room signage and recognition before sessions.

    ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

    Exclusive branding opportunities. Exhibitor booth not included.

    Official Expo Lanyards — $1,500
    Company name printed on approximately 300 attendee lanyards, with recognition on the Expo website, program, and promotional materials. Lanyards are provided by the Expo; name imprint only.

    Official Breakfast — $750
    Exclusive sponsorship of the morning breakfast service, with signage at the breakfast area and logo recognition in event materials.

    Official Morning Break — $500
    Exclusive morning refreshment sponsorship, including station signage and logo recognition in event materials.

    Official Afternoon Break — $500
    Exclusive afternoon refreshment sponsorship, including station signage and logo recognition in event materials.

    EDUCATIONAL TRACKS

    Fire alarm and security education schedules will be updated as speakers and sessions are confirmed.

    View Fire Alarm Schedule View Security Schedule

    FREE ADMISSION • FREE LUNCH • FREE PARKING

    General attendee registration opens February 1, 2027.

    Questions? Email NWAFAA.

Past events

Thursday, November 05, 2026 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 3 - Fire Alarm Installation — Project Management 101
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 2 - Construction Fire Protection — Codes, Standards & Plan Review
Tuesday, November 03, 2026 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 1 - NFPA 72 Chapter 14 — Inspection, Testing & Maintenance 101
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 October 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 September 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 August 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 July 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 June 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2026 Northwest Fire & Security Expo
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 May 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 March 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 February 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 January 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 December 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 November 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 06, 2025 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 3 - Fire Alarm Plan Development, Submittal and Review
Tuesday, November 04, 2025 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 1 & 2 - Fire Alarm Design and Layout Practices
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 NWAFAA October Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 September 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2025 Northwest Fire & Security Expo
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 May 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 08, 2025 April 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 March 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 NWAFAA February Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 January 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 07, 2024 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 3 - Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing
Wednesday, November 06, 2024 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 2 - Fire Alarm Fundamentals
Tuesday, November 05, 2024 NWAFAA Fall Training Day 1 - Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the 2021 IBC
Tuesday, November 05, 2024 NWAFAA 2024 Fall Training
Tuesday, October 08, 2024 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, October 08, 2024 NWAFAA October Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 NWAFAA June Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Northwest Fire & Security Expo
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 NWAFAA May Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 NWAFAA April Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 All Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 NWAFAA February Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 09, 2024 NWAFAA January Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 NWAFAA December Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 NWAFAA November Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 All Member Meeting and Training
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 NWAFAA October Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Northwest Fire & Security Expo
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 NWAFAA Fall Training

The NWAFAA is an Affiliate Association Partner of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association serving the Pacific Northwest. This organization brings together Engineers, AHJ's, Vendors, Installers, Manufacturers and End Users in the fire alarm industry to further the industry.

Address:
16869 SW 65th Ave #216
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

  Northwest Automatic Fire Alarm Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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